City selects vendors in benefits RFP; FY27 benefits burden projected at 32.4%

Aug 20, 2026

Following an RFP, staff recommended Sigma Healthcare for self‑funded medical/dental work and Blue Cross Blue Shield for voluntary vision; the benefits fund forecasts modest cost increases and a 32.4% benefits burden for FY27.

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Human resources staff reported the results of an RFP for employee benefits administration and presented an FY27 projection for the benefits fund. Paula Kushka said Sigma Healthcare provided the most competitive proposal for the city’s self‑funded medical plan (excluding stop‑loss) and for dental; voluntary vision is expected to move to Blue Cross Blue Shield with rates guaranteed for multiple years.

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